Washer Apparatus

ABSTRACT

A washing apparatus and method is disclosed that is adapted to be disposed within a bathtub or shower stall, the apparatus includes a base having a first side and a second side that is adjacent to a bathtub floor or a shower stall floor. Further included in the apparatus is an open receptacle that is disposed adjacent to the base first side, with the base first side having a user foothold area adjacent to and external to the open receptacle. Also included in the apparatus is an extension member having a distal end portion with a handle and an extension member proximal end portion that extends from the base first side. The receptacle further includes a plurality of washing bristles disposed on an interior of the receptacle and a manually operated reservoir for selectively dispensing soap adjacent to the bristles.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention generally relates to a washer apparatus that isadapted to be placed in a shower or bathtub. More particularly, thepresent invention is a washer apparatus that is designed to assist anelderly or disabled individual to wash their feet in the shower orbathtub. This is accomplished by eliminating the need for the individualto bend over to apply soap and to scrub their feet using their handswhich would be a difficult and a potentially dangerous situation in theshower or bathtub that has a slick surface from the presence of soap andwater that could easily lead to a fall of the individual in the showeror bathtub possibly resulting in injury. The present invention helps inovercoming this problem by allowing an individual to wash their feetwhile remaining in a standing position while grasping with their hands ahandle to help stabilize their standing position while washing theirfeet. Additional features such as scrubbing bristles and selectable soapdispensing being all operated by the individual's foot further result insufficient foot washing while standing and not needing any hands for thefoot washing.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

For many people, cleaning their feet in a shower or tub by bending overor balancing with their foot lifted can prove difficult because of adisability, a handicap, an injury, being overweight, trouble balancing,lack of flexibility, and other similar issues. Apparatus for cleaningfeet are known in the prior art, such as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,532,668 toSlonicki that discloses a foot scrubber with a soap dispenser for a userwho is unable to reach his feet. The foot scrubber in Slonicki comprisesa housing with brushing attached to the inner surfaces of the housing,at least one suction cup for attaching the housing to the surface, acompressible dispenser for dispensing selected fluid when pressure isapplied, an arm for applying pressure on the compressible means, and ahandle rigidly connected to the arm by a substantially vertical shaft.The suction in Slonicki is releasable by a lever located on the handle(Column 2, lines 6-21). However, Slonicki does not offer an accessiblemethod for cleaning the top portion of the user's foot or a plausibleroute for the water collected in the housing to exit. Slonicki offerssuction cups to hold the apparatus in the shower, although with thenumerous styles of showers and bathtubs, suction cups will not adhere toan uneven surface such as tile or slip-resistant protrusions, alsosuction cups lose effectiveness with soap scum buildup and time aging,further the suction cup is activated by a handle control, which reducesthe stabilizing effect of the handle for the user. Another difference,Slonicki's foot cleaner does not offer lateral support commissioned bythe user placing their body weight on the apparatus. The user must standaway from Slonicki's foot cleaner, either to the side or in front of,and separate their balance between their lower body by standing on onefoot and their upper body by holding the handle for upper body support.This separation disrupts the user's symmetry making the apparatusdifficult to coordinate for users with a disability, an injury, troublebalancing, etc.

Additional prior art for foot scrubbing devices for washing a user'sfoot within a shower employing bristles on a base member are known, suchas shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,729,858, 6,223,379, 5,813,078 follows asdetailed. Contrary to the present invention, these foot scrubbingdevices do not offer stabilization to the user by a grasping means, suchas a handle for the user to rely on. Starting with U.S. Pat. No.5,729,858 to Riffel disclosed is a foot scrubbing system with suctioncups on the lower surface of the base member, a plurality of footbristles extend upwardly from the base member, and three toe bristlesare disposed within the base member inwardly of an end portion thereof(Column 2, lines 48-54). Continuing with U.S. Pat. No. 6,223,379 toMartin disclosed is a foot cleaner device with a housing having anextended upper and bottom portion spaced apart forming a foot-receivingslot in between with bristles disposed on extended portions. The devicealso has a compartment for storing selected fluid with a pump member onthe housing, and suction cups on the bottom side of the housing forattaching and detaching to the floor (Column 3, lines 20-40). Furtherin, U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,078 to Hogan Sr. disclosed is a shower footwasher having a casement having vertical partitions with brushextensions to aid in cleansing of one's foot and toes. A button onHogan, Sr. is positioned on the casement for dispensing soap whenpressed also a plurality of bores extending from the top surface tobottom surface of casement allowing water and soap to drain through theshower foot washer, as well as suction cups positioned along the bottomsurface of casement allowing the washer to be positioned and removed inthe shower stall or tub. (Column 1, lines 62-67. Column 2, lines 1-13).

Other foot scrubbing devices for washing a user's foot include U.S. Pat.No. 6,389,631 to Keith having a bristled top and bottom wall with areservoir disposed between the top and bottom wall to store soap andwater therein (Abstract). Further, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,398 to Thomsonhaving a bath mat with a raised bristled foot pad containing a selectedfluid bladder underneath (Abstract), and in U.S. Pat. No. 6,893,508 toAndrews having a pedestal with a rough surface pad to step on with fourvertical scrubbing posts for scrubbing in between the toes, as well as apressurized selected fluid compartment via a foot pump (Abstract). Onceagain, these foot scrubbing devices do not offer a stabilizing graspingmeans for the user nor entire foot scrubbing, typically only scrubbing aportion of the foot. They require the user to trust their own balance asthey scrub their own foot, rather than assist the user's balancing.

Numerable patents discuss a foot washing apparatus, as seen in U.S. Pat.No. 6,618,870 to Farias having a foot washer comprising a coupler valvecapable of attaching to a shower outlet, with a hose allowing thepassage of water between the shower outlet and hollow frame with thehollow frame being capable of spraying water, wherein the user places afoot (Abstract), noting that there is no stabilizing handle. Continuing,in U.S. Pat. No. 5,367,720 to Stephens et al. having a valve structureactuating water through a fluid conduit utilized as a manipulatablevalve, or as a lever arranged to displace a piston within a valvehousing permitting fluid flow into a fluid manifold (Abstract). Whereby,both Farias and Stephens et al., gently wash the feet in a shower typemanner without foot scrubs or a stabilizing hand grasping means.

The present invention relates to a foot scrubbing apparatus for cleaningand washing the feet of people who have difficulty washing their ownfeet. The foot scrubbing apparatus is disposed within the shower or tubwith a substantially flat base for the user to stand on with both feet.The standing base has drain holes throughout the base preferablyincluding anti-slip surfaces on both the underside and the topside ofthe base, thus operationally the drain holes directing the water to passthrough the base preventing water from puddling up and thus making thesurface more slip-resistant for the user. The apparatus includes anadjustable extension with a handle and handgrips further allowing theuser to set the height of the handle to a selected elevation,operationally giving the user balance and stabilization while standingon the base. A housing positioned in the center portion of the baseincludes bristles disposed within an interior of the housing, with thehousing forming a foot slipper type of enclosure. The housing also hasan open portion adjacent to the user's heel area for accommodating theuser to slide one foot inside the housing like a slipper with the footadjacent to the bristles, whereby the user may scrub clean their foot onall sides using the bristles. A soap dispenser, located inside thehousing underneath the bottom bristles, assuages the user to dischargesoap upon their foot by pressing down on the dispenser with their footand body weight while the user can maintain a firm stabilizing grip onthe handle with the user's hands not being required for dispensing thesoap. Also, the bristled housing and soap dispenser removably disengagefrom the housing for decontamination. By having the user stand on thebase with both feet, their body weight becomes the medium for helping tomaintain the apparatus in a stable and secure position in the shower ortub. As the user is cleaning their foot in the housing, they naturallyshift their body weight to one side, wherein the foot not being cleanedsupports a majority of the user's weight thus providing stability of thebase and thus the handle for grasping for the foot scrubbing apparatusas against the shower or tub.

None of the prior art offer a foot scrubbing apparatus for scrubbing thefeet of people who have difficulty washing their own, that includes aperforated base for the user to stand on with a bristled housing in themiddle, wherein the user may apply pressure to release soap from thesoap dispenser and scrub clean their foot, in addition to a heightadjustable handle that helps support the user while they are using thefoot scrubber. Accordingly, it can be appreciated that there is acontinuing need for and interest in improvements to foot washers, and inthis respect, the present invention addresses this need and interest.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

Broadly, the present invention is a washing apparatus and method isdisclosed that is adapted to be disposed within a bathtub or showerstall, the apparatus includes a base having a first side and a secondside that is adjacent to a bathtub floor or a shower stall floor.Further included in the apparatus is an open receptacle that is disposedadjacent to the base first side, with the base first side having a userfoothold area adjacent to and external to the open receptacle. Alsoincluded in the apparatus is an extension member having a distal endportion with a handle and an extension member proximal end portion thatextends from the base first side. The receptacle further includes aplurality of washing bristles disposed on an interior of the receptacleand a manually operated reservoir for selectively dispensing soapadjacent to the bristles.

These and other objects of the present invention will become morereadily appreciated and understood from a consideration of the followingdetailed description of the exemplary embodiments of the presentinvention when taken together with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the washing apparatus, that isadapted to be disposed within a bathtub or shower stall, the apparatusincludes a base that is adjacent to a bathtub floor or a shower stallfloor, also shown is an open receptacle with washing bristles that isdisposed adjacent to the base having a user foothold area, also includedin the apparatus is an extension member terminating in a handle;

FIG. 2 shows a view of the washing apparatus from the user'sperspective, that is adapted to be disposed within the bathtub or showerstall, the apparatus includes the base that is adjacent to the bathtubfloor or the shower stall floor, also shown is the open receptacle withwashing bristles that is disposed adjacent to the base having the userfoothold area, also shown is the handle;

FIG. 3 shows a side elevation view of the washing apparatus, that isadapted to be disposed within the bathtub or shower stall, the apparatusincludes the base that is adjacent to the bathtub floor or the showerstall floor, also shown is the open receptacle that is disposed adjacentto the base having the user foothold area, also shown is the extensionmember handle;

FIG. 4 shows a view of the washing apparatus from the bathtub or showerstall side, showing the base with the apertures for fluid flow;

FIG. 5 shows a close up view of FIG. 1, which shows a perspective viewof the washing apparatus, that is adapted to be disposed within thebathtub or shower stall, the apparatus includes the base that isadjacent to the bathtub floor or the shower stall floor, also shown isthe open receptacle with washing bristles that is disposed adjacent tothe base having the user foothold area, also shown is a partial view ofthe extension member;

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the open receptacle with washingbristles, from the user foot entry side;

FIG. 7 shows cross section 7-7 from FIG. 5, specifically detailing thebase that is adjacent to the bathtub floor or the shower stall floor,with the base apertures, also shown is the open receptacle with washingbristles that is disposed adjacent to the base having the user footholdarea, also shown is a partial view of the extension member;

FIG. 8 shows cross section 8-8 from FIG. 1, specifically detailing thebase that is adjacent to the bathtub floor or the shower stall floor,with the base apertures, also shown is the open receptacle with washingbristles that is disposed adjacent to the base having the user footholdarea, also shown is the extension member with a proximal end portionadjacent to the base with a means for selectably adjusting the extensionmember length and an extension member distal end portion terminating inthe handle;

FIG. 9 shows expanded view 9 from FIG. 8, of the means for selectablyadjusting the extension member length;

FIG. 10 shows expanded view 10 from FIG. 8, of the open receptacle thatis adjacent to the base, wherein the open receptacle has washingbristles disposed within and in addition to showing the detail on thesoap dispensing bladder also disposed within the open receptacle;

FIG. 11 shows a perspective exterior view with an interior cutaway ofthe soap dispensing bladder having a filling port with a sealing cap anda plurality of one-way flow dispensing nozzles, also showing the fluidcommunication of the selected fluid passage through the nozzle;

FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of the one-way flow dispensing nozzle;

FIG. 13 shows cross section 13-13 of FIG. 12 of the one-way flowdispensing nozzle in the closed state;

FIG. 14 shows cross section 14-14 of FIG. 12 of the one-way flowdispensing nozzle in the open state;

FIG. 15 shows a use drawing of the washing apparatus, that is adapted tobe disposed within the bathtub or shower stall, the apparatus includesthe base that is adjacent to the bathtub floor or the shower stallfloor, also shown is the open receptacle with washing bristles that isdisposed adjacent to the base having the user foothold area, alsoincluded in the apparatus is the extension member terminating in thehandle, wherein a user is utilizing the foothold area with both feetwhile not using the open receptacle while in a shower;

FIG. 16 shows a use drawing of the washing apparatus, that is adapted tobe disposed within the bathtub or shower stall, the apparatus includesthe base that is adjacent to the bathtub floor or the shower stallfloor, also shown is the open receptacle with washing bristles that isdisposed adjacent to the base having the user foothold area, alsoincluded in the apparatus is the extension member terminating in thehandle, wherein a user is utilizing the foothold area with one foot andusing the open receptacle for foot washing with the other foot, while ina shower;

FIG. 17 shows cross section 13-13 from FIG. 12 for a use drawing of thewashing apparatus, that is adapted to be disposed within the bathtub orshower stall, the apparatus includes the base that is adjacent to thebathtub floor or the shower stall floor, also shown is the openreceptacle with washing bristles that is disposed adjacent to the basehaving the user foothold area, also included in the apparatus is theextension member, the means for selectably adjusting the extensionmember length that terminates in the handle, wherein only the user footis shown for pictorial clarity, and the user foot is being inserted intothe open receptacle;

FIG. 18 shows cross section 14-14 from FIG. 12 for the use drawing ofthe washing apparatus, that is adapted to be disposed within the bathtubor shower stall, the apparatus includes the base that is adjacent to thebathtub floor or the shower stall floor, also shown is the openreceptacle with washing bristles that is disposed adjacent to the basehaving the user foothold area, also included in the apparatus is theextension member, the means for selectably adjusting the extensionmember length that terminates in the handle, wherein only the user footis shown for pictorial clarity, and the user foot is fully inserted intothe open receptacle; and

FIG. 19 shows expanded view 19 from FIG. 8, of the open receptacle inuse with a user's foot that is adjacent to the base, wherein the openreceptacle has washing bristles disposed within and in addition toshowing the detail on the soap dispensing bladder also disposed withinthe open receptacle, wherein the soap dispensing bladder is compressedby the user's foot to selectably dispense soap.

REFERENCE NUMBERS IN DRAWINGS

-   50 Washer apparatus-   55 Base-   60 Plane formed from the base 55-   65 First side of base 55-   70 Second side of base 55-   75 Plurality of drain ports therethrough the base 55-   76 Environmental fluid flow-   77 Lateral drain channels-   80 High friction surface of the base first side 65-   85 High friction surface of the base second side 70-   90 Open receptacle structure-   95 Radial axis of the open receptacle structure 90-   100 Substantial parallel position of the radial axis 95 to the plane    60-   101 Plurality of drain passages therethrough the open receptacle    structure 90-   105 Interior of the open receptacle 90-   110 Plurality of foothold areas on the base second side 70-   115 Entrance passage opening of the open receptacle structure 90-   120 Perimeter of the entrance passage opening 115-   121 Planar projection of the entrance passage perimeter 120-   125 Substantially parallel relationship of the entrance passage    opening to the plane 95-   130 Opening of the access passage 90-   135 Perimeter of access passage opening 130-   136 Planar projection of the access passage perimeter 135-   140 Substantially transverse relationship of the access passage    opening 130 to the plane 60-   145 Extension member-   150 Longitudinal axis of the extension member 145-   155 Proximal end portion of the extension member 145-   160 Distal end portion of the extension member 145-   165 Means for selectably adjusting the extension member 145-   170 Telescoping tube arrangement for the means 165 for selectable    adjusting the extension member 145-   175 Movement of telescoping tube arrangement 170-   180 Selectably engagable lockable element to fix the telescoping    tube arrangement 170 from movement 175-   190 Distance or length between the base and the handle 210-   195 Adjusting the means 165 for selectable adjusting the extension    member 145-   200 Adjacent positioning of the proximal end portion 155 to the base    second side 70-   205 Substantially perpendicular positional relationship of the    longitudinal axis 150 to the plane 60-   210 Handle-   215 Lengthwise axis of the handle 210-   220 Substantially transverse relationship between the lengthwise    axis 215 and the longitudinal axis 150-   225 Means for scrubbing a body part 415-   230 Adjacent positioning of the means 225 for scrubbing a body part    415 to the open receptacle 90-   235 Plurality of bristles disposed within the open receptacle    interior 105-   240 Means for selectable fluid dispensing-   245 Flexible bladder for the means 240 for selectable fluid    dispensing-   250 Surrounding sidewall of the bladder 245-   255 End portion of the bladder 245-   260 Opposing end portion of the bladder 245-   265 Interior of the flexible bladder 245-   270 Aperture of bladder 245-   275 Selected fluid or selected fluid product-   280 Fluid disposed within the bladder interior 265-   285 Filling port of bladder 245-   290 Sealing cap of bladder 245-   295 One-way flow flexible protrusion dispensing nozzle-   300 Exit portion of nozzle 295-   305 Fluid communication between the bladder interior 265 and the    nozzle exit portion 300-   310 Open state of nozzle 295-   315 Closed state of nozzle 295-   320 Yieldable movement of nozzle 295-   325 Resilient arcuate wall portions of the nozzle 295-   330 Common discharge wall passage of the nozzle 295-   335 Normally urged movement direction in a radially inward position    of the resilient arcuate wall-   325 portions of the nozzle 295 against one another to the closed    state 315 of the nozzle 295-   345 Normally urged movement direction in a radially outward position    of the resilient arcuate wall portions 325 of the nozzle 295 to    separate from one another defining the common passage-   330 to the open state 310 of the nozzle 295-   350 Selected fluid flow-   355 Distribution or dispensing of selected fluid-   360 Nozzle is urged into the closed state 315-   370 Allowing selected fluid flow 350 in the open state 310 of the    nozzle 295-   375 Environmental source or characteristic of the shower 400 or    bathtub 385-   380 Substantially precluding dilution or contamination of the    selected fluid 33 disposed within the bladder interior 265 from the    environmental source 375-   385 Bathtub-   390 Floor of bathtub 385-   400 Shower stall-   405 Floor of shower stall 400-   410 User-   415 Body part of user 410-   420 Foot of user 410-   425 Waist of user 410-   430 Selected position of user 410-   435 Selected body part portion by user 410-   440 Placing the washer apparatus 50 in the shower 400 or bathtub 385    such that the base first side 65 is adjacent to the shower floor 405    or bathtub floor 390-   450 Positioning the user 415 into the shower 400 or bath tub 385    with one foot 420 placed upon the base second side 70 and another    foot 420 inserted into the open receptacle 90-   455 Majority of the user's 410 weight placed on the base second side    70 foot 420-   460 Minority of the user's 410 weight placed upon the foot 420 in    the open receptacle 90-   465 Uneven stance of the user 410-   470 Grasping by the user 410 of the handle 210-   475 Positioning the handle 210 to be approximately adjacent to the    user 410 waist 425-   480 Stabilizing of the user 410 position in the uneven stance 465-   485 Selected pressure on bladder 245 from the body part 415-   490 Removing selected pressure on bladder 245 from the body part 415-   495 Moving the user's 410 body part 415 omni-directionally within    the open receptacle 90-   500 Placing both feet 420 of the user 410 on the base second side 70-   505 Placing equal weight on both feet 420 that are on the base    second side 70 by the user 410-   510 Maintaining stability of the user 410 in the standing position-   515 Grasping the handle 210 when the user 410 has placed equal    weight on both feet 420 to help maintain stability 510

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

With initial reference to FIG. 1 shown is a perspective view of thewashing apparatus 50, that is adapted to be disposed within a bathtub385 or shower stall 400, the apparatus 50 includes a base 55 that isadjacent to a bathtub floor 390 or a shower stall floor 405, also shownis an open receptacle 90 with washing bristles 235, wherein the openreceptacle 90 is disposed adjacent to the base 55 having a user 410foothold area 110 on the second side 70 of the base 55, also included inthe apparatus 50 is an extension member 145 terminating in a handle 210.Continuing, FIG. 2 shows a view of the washing apparatus 50 from theuser's 410 perspective, that is adapted to be disposed within thebathtub 385 or shower stall 400, the apparatus 50 includes the base 55that is adjacent to the bathtub floor 390 or the shower stall floor 405,also shown is the open receptacle 90 with washing bristles 235 that aredisposed adjacent to the base 55 having the user 410 foothold area 110on the base 55 second side 70, also shown is the handle 210.

FIG. 3 shows a side elevation view of the washing apparatus 50, that isadapted to be disposed within the bathtub 385 or shower stall 405, theapparatus 50 includes the base 55 that is adjacent to the bathtub floor390 or the shower stall floor 405, also shown is the open receptacle 90that is disposed adjacent to the base 55 having the user foothold areathat is disposed on the base second side 70, also shown is the extensionmember 145 handle 210. Next, FIG. 4 shows a view of the washingapparatus 50 from the bathtub floor 390 or shower stall floor side 405,showing the base 55 with the drain ports 75 for the environmental fluidflow 76. Continuing, FIG. 5 shows a close up view of FIG. 1, which showsa perspective view of the washing apparatus 50, that is adapted to bedisposed within the bathtub 385 or shower stall 405, the apparatus 50includes the base 55 that is adjacent to the bathtub floor 390 or theshower stall floor 405, also shown is the open receptacle 90 withwashing bristles 235 that are disposed adjacent to the base 55 havingthe user 410 foothold area 110 that is outside of the base second side70, also shown is a partial view of the extension member 145. Movingonward, FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the open receptacle 90 withwashing bristles 235, from the user 410 foot 420 entry side or the openreceptacle entrance passage 115.

Further, FIG. 7 shows cross section 7-7 from FIG. 5, specificallydetailing the base 55 that is adjacent to the bathtub floor 390 or theshower stall floor 405, with the base 55 drain ports 75, also shown isthe open receptacle 90 with washing bristles 235 that are disposedadjacent to the base 55 having the user 410 foothold area 110 also shownis a partial view of the extension member 145. Continuing, FIG. 8 showscross section 8-8 from FIG. 1, specifically detailing the base 55 thatis adjacent to the bathtub floor 390 or the shower stall floor 405, withthe base 55 drain ports 75, also shown is the open receptacle 90 withwashing bristles 235 that are disposed adjacent to the base 55 havingthe user 410 foothold area that is outside of the open receptacle 90 onthe base second side 70, also shown is the extension member 145 with theproximal end portion 155 adjacent to the base 55 with a means 165 forselectably adjusting the extension member 145 length 190 and anextension member distal end portion 160 terminating in the handle 210.Further, FIG. 9 shows expanded view 9 from FIG. 8, of the means 165 forselectably adjusting the extension member 145 length 190 and FIG. 10shows expanded view 10 from FIG. 8, of the open receptacle 90 that isadjacent to the base 55, wherein the open receptacle 90 has washingbristles 235 disposed within and in addition to showing the detail onthe soap dispensing bladder 245 also disposed within the open receptacle90.

Moving onward, FIG. 11 shows a perspective exterior view with aninterior 265 cutaway of the soap dispensing bladder 245 having a fillingport 285 with a sealing cap 290 and a plurality of one-way flowdispensing nozzles 295, also showing the fluid communication 305 of theselected fluid 275 passage exit 300 through the nozzle 295. Next, FIG.12 shows a perspective view of the one-way flow dispensing nozzle 295,FIG. 13 shows cross section 13-13 of FIG. 12 of the one-way flowdispensing nozzle 295 in the closed state 315, and FIG. 14 shows crosssection 14-14 of FIG. 12 of the one-way flow dispensing nozzle 295 inthe open state 310. Further, FIG. 15 shows a use drawing of the washingapparatus 50, that is adapted to be disposed within the bathtub 385 orshower stall 400, the apparatus 50 includes the base 55 that is adjacentto the bathtub floor 390 or the shower stall floor 405, also shown isthe open receptacle 90 with washing bristles 235 that is disposedadjacent to the base 55 having the user 410 foothold area that isoutside of the open receptacle 90 on the base second side 70, alsoincluded in the apparatus 50 is the extension member 145 terminating inthe handle 210, wherein a user 410 is utilizing the foothold area 110with both feet 420 while not using the open receptacle 90 while in ashower 400.

Moving onward, FIG. 16 shows a use drawing of the washing apparatus 50,that is adapted to be disposed within the bathtub 385 or shower stall400, the apparatus 50 includes the base 55 that is adjacent to thebathtub floor 390 or the shower stall floor 405, also shown is the openreceptacle 90 with washing bristles 235 that are disposed adjacent tothe base 55 having the user foothold area 110 that is outside of theopen receptacle 90 on the base second side 70, also included in theapparatus 50 is the extension member 145 terminating in the handle 210,wherein a user 410 is utilizing the foothold area with one foot 420 andusing the open receptacle 90 for foot washing 495 with the other foot420, while in a shower 400. Yet further, FIG. 17 shows cross section13-13 from FIG. 12 for a use drawing of the washing apparatus 50, thatis adapted to be disposed within the bathtub 385 or shower stall 400,the apparatus 50 includes the base 55 that is adjacent to the bathtubfloor 390 or the shower stall floor 405, also shown is the openreceptacle 90 with washing bristles 235 that is disposed adjacent to thebase 55 having the user foothold area 110 that is outside of the openreceptacle 90 on the base second side 70, also included in the apparatus50 is the extension member 145, the means 165 for selectably adjustingthe extension member length 190 that terminates in the handle 210,wherein only the user 410 foot 420 is shown for pictorial clarity, andthe user 410 foot 420 is being inserted into the open receptacle 90through the entrance passage 115.

Next, FIG. 18 shows cross section 14-14 from FIG. 12 for the use drawingof the washing apparatus 50, that is adapted to be disposed within thebathtub 385 or shower stall 400, the apparatus 50 includes the base 55that is adjacent to the bathtub floor 390 or the shower stall floor 405,also shown is the open receptacle 90 with washing bristles 235 that aredisposed adjacent to the base 55 having the user foothold area 110 thatis outside of the open receptacle 90 on the base second side 70, alsoincluded in the apparatus 50 is the extension member 145, the means 165for selectably adjusting the extension member 145 length 190 thatterminates in the handle 210, wherein only the user 410 foot 420 isshown for pictorial clarity, and the user 410 foot 420 is fully insertedinto the open receptacle 90 through the entrance passage 115. Further,FIG. 19 shows expanded view 19 from FIG. 8, of the open receptacle 90 inuse with a user's 410 foot 420 that is adjacent to the base 55, whereinthe open receptacle 90 has washing bristles 235 disposed within and inaddition to showing the detail on the soap dispensing bladder 245 alsodisposed within the open receptacle 90, wherein the soap dispensingbladder 245 is compressed 485 by the user's 410 foot 420 to selectablydispense soap 275.

Broadly the present invention of the washer apparatus 50, as best shownin the structural drawings in FIGS. 1 through 14 that is adapted to bedisposed within a bathtub 385 or shower stall 400, as best shown in theuse FIGS. 15 through 19, includes a base 55 substantially forming aplane 60, with the base 55 also including a first side 65 and a secondside 70, the base first side 65 being adapted to be adjacent to abathtub floor 390 or a shower stall floor 405. Also included in thewasher apparatus 50 is an open receptacle structure 90 that isconfigured about a radial axis 95 to define an interior 105, as bestshown in FIGS. 8 and 10, wherein the open receptacle structure 90 isdisposed adjacent to a portion of the base second side 70 such that theradial axis 95 is substantially parallel 100 to the plane 60, see FIG.10, also the base second side 70 having a plurality of foothold areas110 outside of the open receptacle structure 90, as best shown in FIGS.1, 2, 5, 15, and 16. The open receptacle 90 also includes an entrancepassage 115 opening forming a planar projection 121 substantiallyparallel 125 to the plane 60, see FIG. 10, furthermore the openreceptacle 90 has an access passage opening 130 forming a planarprojection 136 that is substantially transverse 140 to the plane 60. Inaddition, on the open receptacle 90, the entrance passage opening 115has a entrance passage perimeter 120 greater than a access passage 130perimeter 135 of the access passage opening 130, also as best shown inFIG. 10.

Further included in the washer apparatus 50 is an extension member 145having a longitudinal axis 150, the extension member 145 also includinga proximal end portion 155 and a distal end portion 160, with theextension member 145 extending from the proximal end portion 155 that ispositioned adjacent 200 to the base second side 70 and the accesspassage 130, wherein the longitudinal axis 150 is substantiallyperpendicular 205 to the plane 60, as best shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 8.Also included in the washer apparatus 50 is handle 210 positionedadjacent to the extension member distal end portion 160, the handle ispositioned lengthwise along its lengthwise axis 215 to be substantiallytransverse 220 to the longitudinal axis 150, as best shown in FIGS. 1 to3. Further included in the washer apparatus 50 is a means 225 forscrubbing a body part 415, wherein the means 225 is positioned adjacent230 to said open receptacle structure 90, as best shown in FIGS. 6 and10. The means 225 is preferably constructed of a plurality of bristles235 as best shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 5 to 8, and 10, wherein the bristles235 are typically of a resilient nature being flexible with some degreeof stiffness, similar to a soft scrub brush in both materials andconstruction, the bristles 235 are preferably also removably engagablefrom the interior 105 for the purpose of cleaning. Alternatively, themeans 225 could be different materials of construction for the bristles235 such as natural fibers, rubber, plastics, and the like in additionto alternatives of sponge, cloth, mop type, scrub pads, or any othertype cleaning structure for a body part 415. Further, the combination ofthe open receptacle 90 and the means 225 act to encompass the user's 410foot 420 for cleansing, i.e. for the bottom, sides, and top of theuser's 410 foot 420

Optionally, the washer apparatus 50 can further comprise a means 240 forselectable fluid dispensing within the open receptacle 90, as best shownin FIGS. 10 through 14, and 19. The main impetus of the means 240 is tofacilitate preferably “hands free” selectable fluid dispensing, suchthat the user 410 can dispense a selected fluid 275 to their body part415 while focusing upon their stability 480 from their stance 465, suchthat the user's 410 feet 420 and grasping 470 are substantially securefor the user's 410 stability 480 in the potentially risky environment375, i.e. a shower wherein the surfaces are wet and soapy adding greatlyto the risk of a fall for an older or disabled user 410, as best shownin FIG. 16. The means 240 is preferably is constructed of a flexiblebladder 245 positioned between the open receptacle 90 and the secondside of said base 70, with the flexible bladder 245 including anaperture 270 for distributing 355 a selected fluid product 275 adjacentto the means 240 for scrubbing a body part 415 when the bladder 245 issubjected to selectable pressure 485 from the body part 415, as bestshown in FIGS. 10 through 14, and 19. Noting that the selected fluidproduct 275 is typically a liquid soap, however, other fluid ortreatments for the body part 415, such as lotions, medical skintreatments, deodorants, or any other fluids that the user's 410 mayselect.

Further on the means 240 for the washer apparatus 50, optionally theflexible bladder 245 is more specifically constructed of a surroundingsidewall 250 having an end portion 255 and an opposing end portion 260,wherein the end portion 255, the sidewall 250, and the opposing endportion 260 define a bladder interior 265 that is operational to havethe selected fluid 275 disposed 280 within the bladder 245 interior, asbest shown in FIG. 11. Note, that the preferred materials ofconstruction for the bladder 245 are a resilient material that iscompatible with the selected fluid 275 and the environment 375 or ashower 400 or a bathtub 385, which would typically be a rubber typematerial or any suitable alternative. Also on the bladder 245 canoptionally include on the end portion 255 a filling port 285 thanremovably engages a sealing cap 290, that is operational to add theselected fluid 275 to the bladder interior 265, also as best shown inFIG. 11.

As an optional enhancement to the bladder 245 aperture 270 on the washerapparatus 50 the bladder 245 further includes a one-way flow flexibleprotrusion dispensing nozzle 295 disposed within the aperture 270,wherein the nozzle 295 is in fluid communication 305 with the bladderinterior 265, as best shown in FIGS. 11 through 14 and 19. Wherein,operationally the nozzle 295 distributes 355 the selected fluid product275 from the bladder interior 265 to a user 410 selected position 430within the means 225 for scrubbing to a selected body part portion 435upon the selectable pressure 485 of the body part 415 upon the bladder245, as best shown in FIG. 19. Wherein the one-way flow dispensingnozzle 295 substantially precludes dilution or contamination 380 of theselected fluid 275 disposed 280 within the interior 265 from anenvironmental source 375, also as best shown in FIG. 11. Note, that thenozzle 295 has the ability to be manipulated by the user 410 to aselected position 430 toward a selected body part 435, such asin-between the user's 410 toes via manipulation of the foot 420 only,not requiring the user 410 to grasp anything other than the handle 210so as not to compromise stability 480, see FIGS. 11 and 16, whileoperationally allowing the user 410 to direct the selected fluid 275 totheir selected location 435 with only the manipulation of the user 410foot 420.

Further in referring specifically to FIGS. 12 through 14, on the nozzle295 for the washer apparatus 50, wherein the nozzle 295 is normallyurged into the closed state 315 and yieldable 320 into an open state 310when the nozzle 295 is exposed to a selected fluid flow 350 stemmingfrom the selectable pressure 485 allowing the nozzle 295 to distribute355 the selected fluid 275 from the bladder 245 interior 265 to a userselected position 430 within the means 225 for scrubbing to the selectedbody part portion 435. Wherein the nozzle 295 is urged 360 to the closedstate 315 upon a termination of the selected fluid flow 350, thus beingoperational to only allow the selected fluid product 275 to flow fromthe interior 265 to the user 410 selected position 430 within the means225 for scrubbing to the body part portion 415 and substantiallyblocking the fluid flow 350 from the environmental source 375 to theinterior 265 while the selectable pressure 485 of the body part 415 uponthe bladder 245 is relieved. Continuing, on the nozzle 295 for thewasher apparatus 50, wherein the nozzle 295 includes resilient arcuatewall portions 325 that are diametrically opposed to one another todefine a common discharge wall passage 330 therebetween and are normallyurged 335 in a radially inward direction against one another tosubstantially close the nozzle 295 placing the nozzle 295 in the closedstate 315, wherein when the nozzle 295 is exposed to the selected fluidflow 350 the resilient arcuate wall portions 325 are urged 345 in aradially outward direction to separate to define a common passage 330placing the nozzle 295 in the open state 310 to allow the fluidcommunication 305 of the selected fluid 275 from the bladder 245interior 265 to a user 410 selected position 430 within the means 225for scrubbing to a selected body part portion 435. The nozzle 295 ispreferably constructed of a silicone type rubber or rubber like materialthat has a varying resilience depending upon the viscosity of theselected fluid 275 and that is compatible with the selected fluid 275.Further, there can be a plurality of nozzles 295 that function in alikewise manner, as best shown in FIGS. 11 and 19.

Returning to the extension member 145 of the washer apparatus 50 whereinthe extension member 145 further includes the means 165 for selectablyadjusting the extension member 145 along the longitudinal axis 150,wherein operationally the distance 190 between the base 55 and thehandle 210 results in being selectably adjustable 175, as best shown inFIGS. 1, 3, 8, and 9. Continuing, on the extension member 145 the means165 is preferably is constructed of a telescoping tube arrangement 170with a selectably engagable lockable element 180 that is operational tofix the telescoping tube arrangement 170 movement 175 along thelongitudinal axis 150, as best shown in FIG. 9. The lockable element 180is preferably a spring loaded rod in hole arrangement, however, for themeans 165, structure other than the telescoping tube arrangement 170 andlockable element 180 could be employed as long as the means 165 wereselectably adjustable and suitable for the environmental source 375,typically being a shower 400 or bathtub 385 environment.

Looking back toward the base 55 of the washer apparatus 50, wherein thebase 55 can further include a plurality of drain ports 75 therethrough,as best shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10, that are operational toallow the environmental fluid flow 76 to reduce its buildup upon thebase second side 70, thus enhancing the friction between the base secondside 70 and the user's 410 body part 415, as best shown in FIGS. 15 and16. With particular reference to FIG. 19, a plurality of lateralchannels 77 facilitate fluid flow 76 from the first side 65 of the base55 when the first side 65 is adjacent to the shower floor 405 or bathtubfloor 390. To further enhance stability 480 and 510 of the user 410optionally the base first side 65 further includes a high frictionsurface 80 that is preferably a rough surface treatment similar to whatis put on sidewalks and stairs or a rubberized surface treatment similarto what is put on utensil handles, or any other type of surfacetreatment that adds friction to the base 55 second side 70 that isacceptable for contact with a body part 415 and in the environment 375.In addition, to also further enhance stability 480 and 510 of the user410 optionally the base second side 70 further includes a high frictionsurface 85 that is preferably a rough surface treatment similar to whatis put on sidewalks and stairs or a rubberized surface treatment similarto what is put on utensil handles, or any other type of surfacetreatment that adds friction to the base 55 second side 70 that isacceptable for contact with a body part 415 and in the environment 375.The attachment 200 of the base 55 to the extension member 175 or morespecifically the base second side that is adjacent to the extensionmember proximal end portion can be removably engagable to betterfacilitate shipping purposes, thus the attachment 200 can be of any typesuch as socket arrangement, threaded, snap in, or any other type thathas enough strength to facilitate the stability required 480 and 510 inthe environment 375. The material of construction for the base 55,extension member 175, and the open receptacle 90 are preferably acomposite having high strength and light weight, however, othermaterials would be acceptable as long as they had enough strength tofacilitate the stability required 480 and 510 in the environment 375.

Method of Use

Looking in particular at FIGS. 15 through 19 for the method of use andalso FIGS. 1 through 14 for the accompanying structure a method forusing a washer apparatus 50 by a user 410 in a shower 400 or a bathtub385 is disclosed, stating with the steps of firstly providing the washerapparatus 50 as previously described. Next, a step of placing 440 thewasher apparatus 50 in shower 400 or bathtub 385 such that the firstside 65 is adjacent to the shower floor 405 or bathtub floor 390, asbest shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, and to some extent FIG. 19 for the firstside 65 being adjacent to the shower floor 405 or bathtub floor 390.Continuing, a further step in positioning 450 the user 410 into theshower 400 or bathtub 385 such that one foot 420 is placed upon the base55 second side 70 and another foot 420 is inserted within the openreceptacle 90 or specifically the entrance 115, see FIGS. 17 and 18,also FIG. 16 to some extent. Wherein the majority 455 of the user's 410weight is placed upon the second side 70 and a minority 460 of theuser's 410 weight is placed upon the foot 420 inserted within the openreceptacle 90 resulting in an uneven stance 465 in the shower 400 orbathtub 385 by the user 410. Continuing, a step of grasping 470 or 515by the user 410 of the handle 210, to operationally to help stabilize480 or 510 the user 410 in a standing position 465 or 500 from theiruneven stance 465 or even type stance 505, as best shown in FIGS. 15 and16. Next, a step of applying slight pressure 485 by the user 410 upontheir foot 420 disposed within the open receptacle 90 moving toward thebase 55 second side 70 to operationally dispense 355 the selectablefluid 275 upon their foot 420 disposed within the open receptacle 90, asbest shown in FIGS. 16, 18, and in particular FIG. 19.

Optionally, in the method of use for the washer apparatus 50, wherein inthe providing step, looking in particular at FIGS. 11 and 19, the means240 for selectable fluid dispensing 355 within the open receptacle 90 isconstructed of a flexible bladder 245 as previously described, whereinthe selected fluid 275 disposed 280 within the bladder interior 265, theflexible bladder 245 also including an aperture 270 with a one-way flowflexible protrusion nozzle 295 that is in fluid communication 305 withthe interior 265. Wherein the nozzle 295 distributes the selected fluid275 adjacent to the means 225 for scrubbing a foot 420 when the bladder245 is subjected to selectable pressure 485 from the body part 415,wherein said applying step is modified to only apply the slight pressure485 momentarily and an added step of moving the user's 410 body part 415omni-directionally 495 within the open receptacle 90 by coming indynamic contact with the means 225 for scrubbing the foot with theuser's 410 foot 420, wherein operationally the one-way flow nozzle 295further controls the amount of selected fluid 275 dispensed 355. Also,optionally, of the method for using a washer apparatus 50 wherein thestep in providing the one-way flow flexible protrusion nozzle 295 isfurther utilized in the moving step that further comprises furtherapplying the selectable pressure 485, and reversing the pressure 490from the body part 415 to initiate momentary fluid communication 305 ofthe selected fluid 275 from the bladder interior 265 to a user selectedposition 430 within the means 225 for scrubbing to a selected body partportion 415, or in other words manually directing the nozzle exit 300and thus the selected fluid 275 to for instance in-between the toes ofthe user's 410 feet 420 by movement 495, with the single foot 420 only,not requiring the other foot 420 or their hands, while maintainingstability 480 by the user grasping 470 the handle with both arms andusing their other foot 420 to stabilize, as best shown in FIGS. 16 and19.

Continuing, on the method for using the washer apparatus 50 an optionalfurther step can be performed of adjusting 195 the means 165 forselectably adjusting the extension member 145 along the longitudinalaxis 150, wherein operationally a distance 190 between the base 55 andthe handle 210 results in being selectably adjustable. Whereinoperationally the handle 210 should be approximately positioned 475adjacent to a waist 425 of the user 410 to further enhance stability 480of the user 410 from their uneven stance 465, as best shown in FIGS. 1,3, and 16. Further, on the method for using the washer apparatus 50further comprising an optional step of the user 410 placing both feet420 on the base 55 second side 70, with the user 410 substantiallyplacing equal weight 505 on both feet 420 while simultaneously grasping515 the handle 210 for the purpose of operationally rinsing the user's410 feet 420 while substantially maintaining stability 510 of the user410 in their standing position 500, as best shown in FIG. 15.

CONCLUSION

Accordingly, the present invention of a washer apparatus 50 has beendescribed with some degree of particularity directed to the embodimentsof the present invention. It should be appreciated, though; that thepresent invention is defined by the following claims construed in lightof the prior art so modifications of the changes may be made to theexemplary embodiments of the present invention without departing fromthe inventive concepts contained therein.

1. A washer apparatus adapted to be disposed within a bathtub or showerstall, comprising: (a) a base substantially forming a plane, said baseincluding a first side and a second side, said base first side beingadapted to be adjacent to a bathtub floor or a shower stall floor; (b)an open receptacle structure that is configured about a radial axis,said open receptacle structure is disposed adjacent to a portion of saidbase second side such that said radial axis is substantially parallel tosaid plane, also said base second side having a plurality of footholdareas outside of said open receptacle structure, said open receptaclealso includes an entrance passage opening substantially parallel to saidplane and an access passage opening that is substantially transverse tosaid plane, said entrance passage opening having a entrance passageperimeter greater than a access passage perimeter of said access passageopening; (c) an extension member having a longitudinal axis, saidextension member also including a proximal end portion and a distal endportion, said extension member extending from said proximal end portionthat is positioned adjacent to said base second side and said accesspassage opening, wherein said longitudinal axis is substantiallyperpendicular to said plane; (d) a handle positioned adjacent to saidextension member distal end portion, said handle is positionedlengthwise to be substantially transverse to said longitudinal axis; and(e) a means for scrubbing a body part positioned adjacent to said openreceptacle structure.
 2. A washer apparatus according to claim 1 whereinsaid means for scrubbing the body part is constructed of a plurality ofbristles that are disposed within an interior of said open receptacle.3. A washer apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a meansfor a selected fluid dispensing within said open receptacle.
 4. A washerapparatus according to claim 3, wherein said means for selectable fluiddispensing is constructed of a flexible bladder positioned between saidopen receptacle and said second side of said base, said flexible bladderincluding an aperture for distributing a selected fluid product adjacentto said means for scrubbing a body part when said bladder is subjectedto selectable pressure from the body part.
 5. A washer apparatusaccording to claim 4, wherein said flexible bladder is constructed of asurrounding sidewall having an end portion and an opposing end portion,wherein said end portion, said sidewall, and said opposing end portiondefine a bladder interior that is operational to have said selectedfluid disposed within said bladder interior.
 6. A washer apparatusaccording to claim 5, wherein said end portion further includes afilling port than removably engages a sealing cap.
 7. A washer apparatusaccording to claim 5, wherein said bladder further includes a one-wayflow flexible protrusion dispensing nozzle disposed within saidaperture, wherein said nozzle is in fluid communication with saidbladder interior, wherein operationally said nozzle distributes theselected fluid product from said bladder interior to a user selectedposition within said means for scrubbing to a selected body part portionupon the selectable pressure of the body part upon said bladder, whereinsaid one-way flow dispensing nozzle substantially precludes dilution orcontamination of said selected fluid disposed within said interior froman environmental source.
 8. A washer apparatus according to claim 7,wherein said nozzle is normally urged into a closed state and yieldableinto an open state when said nozzle is exposed to a selected fluid flowstemming from said selectable pressure allowing said nozzle todistribute the selected fluid from said bladder interior to said userselected position within said means for scrubbing to said selected bodypart portion, wherein said nozzle is urged to said closed state upon atermination of the selected fluid flow, thus being operational to onlyallow the selected fluid product to flow from said interior to said userselected position within said means for scrubbing to a body part portionand substantially blocking a fluid flow from said environmental sourcesaid interior while said selectable pressure of the body part upon saidbladder is relieved.
 9. A washer apparatus according to claim 8, whereinsaid nozzle includes resilient arcuate wall portions that arediametrically opposed to one another to define a common discharge wallpassage therebetween and are normally urged in a radially inwarddirection against one another to substantially close said nozzle placingsaid nozzle in said closed state, wherein when said nozzle is exposed tosaid selected fluid flow said resilient arcuate wall portions are urgedin a radially outward direction to separate to define a common passageplacing said nozzle in said open state allow said fluid communication ofthe selected fluid from said bladder interior to said user selectedposition within said means for scrubbing to said selected body partportion.
 10. A washer apparatus according to claim 9 further comprisinga plurality of nozzles.
 11. A washer apparatus according to claim 1wherein said extension member further includes a means for selectablyadjusting said extension member along said longitudinal axis, whereinoperationally a distance between said base and said handle results inbeing selectably adjustable.
 12. A washer apparatus according to claim11, wherein said means for selectably adjusting said extension member isconstructed of a telescoping tube arrangement with a selectablyengagable lockable element that is operational to fix a telescoping tubearrangement movement along said longitudinal axis.
 13. A washerapparatus according to claim 1, wherein said base further includes aplurality of drain ports therethrough.
 14. A washer apparatus accordingto claim 1, wherein said base first side further includes a highfriction surface.
 15. A washer apparatus according to claim 1, whereinsaid base second side further includes a high friction surface.
 16. Amethod for using a washer apparatus by a user in a shower or a bathtub,comprising the steps of: (a) providing said washer apparatus thatincludes a base substantially forming a plane, said base including afirst side and a second side, said base first side being adjacent to abathtub floor or a shower stall floor, further included in said washerapparatus is an open receptacle structure that is configured about aradial axis, said open receptacle structure is disposed adjacent to aportion of said base second side such that said radial axis issubstantially parallel to said plane, also said base second side havinga plurality of foothold areas outside of said open receptacle structure,said open receptacle also includes an entrance passage openingsubstantially parallel to said plane and an access passage opening thatis substantially transverse to said plane, said entrance passage openinghaving a entrance passage perimeter greater than a access passageperimeter of said access passage opening, said washer apparatus alsoincludes an extension member having a longitudinal axis, said extensionmember also including a proximal end portion and a distal end portion,said extension member extending from said proximal end portion that ispositioned adjacent to said base second side and said access passageopening, wherein said longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicularto said plane, also included is a handle positioned adjacent to saidextension member distal end portion, said handle is positionedsubstantially transverse lengthwise to said longitudinal axis, saidextension member further includes a means for selectably adjusting saidextension member along said longitudinal axis, wherein operationally adistance between said base and said handle results in being selectablyadjustable, continuing, said washer apparatus includes a means forscrubbing a body part positioned adjacent to said open receptaclestructure, in addition, said washer apparatus also includes a means fora selected fluid dispensing within said open receptacle; (b) placingsaid washer apparatus in the shower or the bathtub such that said firstside is adjacent to the shower stall floor or the bathtub floor; (c)positioning the user into the shower or the bathtub such that one footis placed upon said base second side and another foot is inserted withinsaid open receptacle, wherein the majority of a user's weight is placedupon said second side and a minority of the user's weight is placed uponthe foot inserted within said open receptacle resulting in an unevenstance in the shower or the bathtub by the user; (d) grasping by theuser of said handle, to operationally to help stabilize the user in astanding position from the uneven stance; and (e) applying slightpressure by the user upon their foot disposed within said openreceptacle moving toward said base second side to operationally dispensesaid selectable fluid upon their foot disposed within said openreceptacle.
 17. A method for using a washer apparatus according to claim16, wherein in said providing step, said means for selectable fluiddispensing within said open receptacle is constructed of a flexiblebladder positioned between said open receptacle and said second side ofsaid base, said flexible bladder is constructed of a surroundingsidewall having an end portion and an opposing end portion, wherein saidend portion, said sidewall, and said opposing end portion define abladder interior that is operational to have said selected fluiddisposed within said bladder interior, said flexible bladder alsoincluding an aperture with a one-way flow flexible protrusion nozzlethat is in fluid communication with said interior, wherein said nozzledistributes said selected fluid adjacent to said means for scrubbing afoot when said bladder is subjected to selectable pressure from the bodypart, wherein said applying step is modified to only apply said slightpressure momentarily and an added step of moving a user's body partomni-directionally within said open receptacle by coming in dynamiccontact with said means for scrubbing the foot with the user's foot,wherein operationally said one-way flow nozzle further controls anamount of selected fluid dispensed.
 18. A method for using a washerapparatus according to claim 17 wherein said step in providing saidone-way flow flexible protrusion nozzle is further utilized in saidmoving step that further comprises further applying said selectablepressure from the body part to initiate said fluid communication of theselected fluid from said bladder interior to a user selected positionwithin said means for scrubbing to a selected body part portion.
 19. Amethod for using a washer apparatus according to claim 16 furthercomprising a step of adjusting said means for selectably adjusting saidextension member along said longitudinal axis, wherein operationallysaid distance between said base and said handle results in beingselectably adjustable, wherein operationally said handle should beapproximately adjacent to a waist of the user to further enhancestability of the user from the uneven stance.
 20. A method for using awasher apparatus according to claim 16 further comprising a step of theuser placing both feet on said base second side, with a usersubstantially placing equal weight on both feet while simultaneouslygrasping said handle for the purpose of operationally rinsing the user'sfeet while substantially maintaining stability of the user in thestanding position.